White Collar Criminal Defense
With an ex-Assistant United States Attorney as a senior partner, and another senior partner who has defended individuals accused of federal crimes throughout his career, Smith & Fawer has long been known as a white collar criminal defense boutique. The firm is often called upon to counsel individuals under federal investigation, to represent witnesses called before investigating authorities for questioning, and to either negotiate or try the case on behalf of individuals charged with federal infractions.Examples of the firm’s prior representations in this area include:
- Representation of a sitting Congressman accused of accepting bribes for securing business on behalf of a telecommunications company;
- Representation of a former Louisiana state senator accused of voting for acquisition of computer software in derogation of her duty to provide honest services to the people who elected her;
- Representation of a real estate developer against claims that he defrauded HUD in the obtaining of low income housing tax credits.